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I bled for like the first 4 months when I had it. It is also an abortifacient, which I didn't know at the time. Just passing on the info...

Answer by
Anonymous
at 3:16 PM on Jan. 18, 2010

omg really ???? i didnt know this! do u think im aborting right now.. omg thats scary ! after four months is up will it go back to normal? maybe i should get it taken out.. :( i just dont want hormone birthcontrol

I don't know if you are aborting right now. All I know is that is doesn't necessarily keep sperm from getting through and/ or your eggs from being fertilized, but it does prevent the fertilized egg from implanting in your uterine lining. Therefore it is then aborted. I felt the same as you, I didn't want hormones in my body. and the copper IUD doesn't use any hormones. Later on, after I had removed it, I found out that it was an abortifacient, and it made me feel horrible for a long time. I cannot even imagine how many times I got pregnant and didn't even know it.

Answer by
Anonymous
at 3:33 PM on Jan. 18, 2010

they doc told me that you will have real heavy periods and all that for the first 5-6 months! and thankfully iam so getting mine taken out but, heavy periods are the first thing that happenes, i have been tol tho that overtime you will no loger get one, that it will just go away, but im not sure of that!

But to answer your question, yes after the first 4 months, I finally stopped bleeding constantly, and i would only bleed occasionally. By the way, I don't mean to scare you. Ijust wish someone had let me know, because obviously doctors don't care to tell us.

Answer by
Anonymous
at 3:35 PM on Jan. 18, 2010

wow yes .. this is very interesting .. this is good info .. very sad :( do u know any non hormonal b.c
?

I have the exact same problem you do! I have had it for 9 mths now and I am going into my doctor to get it removed. I have had severe bleeding and I didnt use to. My periods are longer, I cramp so much more. I am having alot of issues with mine. Good Luck.